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Faranella Family History

Faranella Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fasanella, Farinella, Fradella, Farnell, Frangella, Caravella

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Where is the Faranella family from?

You can see how Faranella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faranella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Faranella family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Faranella's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Faranella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faranella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Faranella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faranella. 100% of Faranella men worked as a Barber.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Barber
    100%

What Faranella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Faranella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faranella census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Faranella. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Faranella. For the veterans among your Faranella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faranella lifespan?

Average Faranella life expectancy in 1968 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faranella ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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